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Definition of Saint Anthony's fire
1. Noun. Any of several inflammatory or gangrenous skin conditions.
Medical Definition of Saint Anthony's fire
1. Synonym: ergotism. 2. Any of several inflammations or gangrenous conditions of the skin (e.g., erysipelas). Origin: St. Anthony, Egyptian monk, about 250-350 A.D. (05 Mar 2000)
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